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Saturday, February 2, 2013

The Fargo Force announced that forward Jordan Nelson has committed to play college hockey at Minnesota State University, Mankato beginning next season.

Nelson has suited up for all 40 games for the Force this season and is fifth on the team in scoring with 26 points (15g, 11a). Three of his goals have been game-winners, tied for the team lead, and he has also posted a plus-10 rating. The 20-year-old recently put together a seven-game point streak which began with his first USHL career hat trick in the 4-1 win against Omaha on January 4th. Nelson produced 10 points (7g, 3a) over the point streak and helped the Force compile a 6-1-0 record during that span.

It is the second USHL season for the native of Williston, North Dakota who recorded 18 points (7g, 11a) and plus-four rating in 53 games last year. Nelson was selected by the Force in the first round (9th overall) of the 2011 USHL Entry Draft.

In addition, the Mavericks are coached by Mike Hastings, the all-time coaching wins leader in USHL history with 529 victories he accumulated in 14 seasons behind the bench of the Omaha Lancers (1994-2008).